Murilo

Profile Summary: Murilo (SrMurilo)

Meet SrMurilo, a fiercely competitive chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares reveals a tale of grit, cunning, and a dash of flair. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 1955 in May 2025, Murilo has steadily carved out a name on the battlegrounds of rapid, blitz, and bullet chess games.

Playing Style & Strengths

Murilo's style is a curious blend of resilience and patience; his games often stretch beyond the opening, with an average of 57 moves per win. He is a master of comebacks, boasting an impressive 83.8% comeback rate, proving that no lost piece is cause for despair. Psychological tilt? Only a mild 14%—he stays cool enough to not throw the board (yet).

He’s not one to resign early, maintaining a low early resignation rate of just 1.66%. A true endgame aficionado, Murilo ventures into deep tactical endgames with a frequent endgame appearance in almost 60% of his matches. Whether wielding the white or black pieces, he holds a respectable win rate, tipping the scales slightly in White's favor with 47.8%.

Favorite Openings (or as he whimsically calls "Top Secrets")

• Blitz: The Englund Gambit and Scotch Gambit are his playgrounds, where he scores near or above 45% win rates.
• Bullet: "Top Secret" openings keep his opponents guessing, while the Englund Gambit shows strong battle scars.
• Rapid: Elegantly dances around the Alapin Sicilian and Scotch Gambit, securing wins over half the time.

Performance Highlights

Rapid chess is where Murilo shines brightest, reaching a stellar peak rating of 1942 in March 2023, showcasing his strategic depth and endurance. Blitz and Bullet formats keep him sharp and lightning-fast, with peak ratings just shy of 1960 and 1773 respectively.

Not one to shy from the thrill, Murilo’s most recent victory was a dazzling checkmate in just 18 moves—a swift reminder that patience and timing pay off. Check out his latest masterpiece, where he unleashed the Scandinavian Defense with flair and sealed the deal with a queen's strike.

On and Off the Board

When not busy outmaneuvering rivals across the digital chess arena, Murilo is the kind of player who knows both the agony of losing on time and the joy of a comeback victory. A grinder with over 10,000 games played, he’s battled players from casual Sunday games to rated duels.

Known for his jovial online persona, SrMurilo mixes humor and skill, proving that chess doesn't always have to be a solemn battle of titans. With a "tilt factor" low enough to keep the keyboard intact and a gamepedia filled with thrilling wins and inspiring fights, Murilo continues to be a formidable presence and a fun ally in the online realm.

Keep an eye on him: the stories on the board have only just begun.